The April 20/09 launch of the RISAT-2 satellite gives India the ability to monitor cross-border movements of suspected terrorists, as well as troop movements in Pakistan and other neighboring countries, at night and under all weather conditions. The satellite was reportedly a modified TECSAR satellite, purchased from Israel Aerospace Industries for $200 million. Indian sources state that the satellite launch was accelerated after the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai.

The satellite purchase marks a growing military relationship between India and Israel…

Source: http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Indias-200M-TECSAR-Satellite-Purchase-Launched-05386/

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